Biography
Bennett A. "Ben" Ryan (March 30, 1892 β July 5, 1968) was an American songwriter who wrote the music and lyrics to the popular song "(The Gang that Sang) Heart of My Heart". He also wrote or co-wrote many other popular songs including "Inka Dinka Doo", "M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I", "No Nothing", "The Thrill of a New Romance", "When Frances Dances with Me", and "When I Send You a Picture of Berlin"Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Ryan was also a vaudeville performer, film actor and screen writer. Between 1914β1925, he teamed with Harriet Lee as the "Ryan & Lee" duo's comedy and singing-and-dancing vaudeville acts, including the hit "Won and One is Two". Following a lengthy illness, on July 5, 1968, he died at his home in Leonia, New Jersey.
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Filmography
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I'd Give My Life (1936)
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Laughing Irish Eyes (1936)
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Chinatown Squad (1935)
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Million Dollar Ransom (1934)
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Palooka (1934)
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Don't Bet on Love (1933)
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Sailor's Luck (1933)
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Sixteen Sweeties (1930)
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A Night in a Dormitory (1930)
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1892-03-30
Deathday1968-07-05 (76 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsBenny Ryan
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